The Stroller: Don’t change

F. Hugh Atkins of Spartanburg recalls that in the midst of a debate over zoning a few years ago, a Spartanburg County councilman said, "We don’t want another Boiling Springs."

By Lou Parrisstroller@shj.com

F. Hugh Atkins of Spartanburg recalls that in the midst of a debate over zoning a few years ago, a Spartanburg County councilman said, “We don’t want another Boiling Springs.” As he looks at the community today, Mr. Atkins likes what he sees. “I grew up and finished high school there, and as I ride through Boiling Springs now, I see the American flags, flying every 200 feet for more than three miles, proudly displayed by private citizens. I also see some of the nicest residential communities in the county,” he says. “Most noticeable is a large number of the best restaurants in the county to include the Grapevine, run by the nicest Greek family I ever met, Copper River, which is almost as good as California Dreaming, Capri’s, Fatz, Chick-fil-A, Applebee’s, Bowen Landing, which is also a family-run business by the Bruce family, and many more. I don’t want to forget that Boiling Springs produced more Upstate Scholars students than any other area in the county. All this took place without the intrusion and taxing of any municipal government. In conclusion, I say let free enterprise and freedom reign. I’m very proud to say that I grew up in Boiling Springs and among proud, free people. I hope government will not expand and change all that.”

‘A NICE GESTURE’: A nice thing happened on June 17 to Pat Magaletti of Moore while shopping at The Fresh Market on East Main Street in Spartanburg. She had just rushed in after work to pick up a few items when suddenly a monsoon of a rainstorm occurred so fast that you could not run to your car without getting wet from head to toe. Many customers were waiting it out. There was flash flooding, and high winds accompanied the storm. “The next thing I knew,” says Mrs. Magaletti, “the store manager, Roger, who had a big umbrella, was trying to help customers out to their cars. Apparently caring for his customers so well, he didn’t care about getting so wet himself while assisting others. While waiting for my husband to turn the car around to pick me up, the next thing I witnessed was a customer associate offering candy to the others in the front of the store, where they were waiting for the storm to pass. This was quite a nice gesture from this totally wonderful store. Thank you for being so caring and loyal to your customers.”

ODDS AND ENDS: Folks at The Shepherd’s Center invite everyone to their American Sock Hop for some special summer fun July 18, from 5 to 8 p.m. in Fogartie Hall at First Presbyterian Church, 393 E. Main St. in Spartanburg. It’s going to begin with a meal of pulled pork barbecue, chicken, potato salad, pasta salad, slaw, key lime pie, banana pudding and Kahlua mocha fudge cake. And, yes, there will be plenty of dancing and laughing it up with hula hoops and other ’50s fun. The cost is $15. Call Jennifer Tysinger at 585-1999 for reservations.

Never miss a story

Choose the plan that's right for you.
Digital access or digital and print delivery.